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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long will Robert be at sea?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Twelve years.

2. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) In the morning.
(b) Before dinner.
(c) At dinner.
(d) After dinner when he returns home.

3. What does Andrew tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?
(a) Robert doesn't want to go on the voyage.
(b) Robert is set on going on the voyage.
(c) Robert is too scared to go.
(d) Robert resents having to go.

4. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Puts her on a bicycle.
(b) Carries her to the road.
(c) Runs away with her.
(d) Places her in a car.

5. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?
(a) He works hard.
(b) He's better than they are.
(c) He is always on time.
(d) He has enough money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben say will happen if he doesn't get paid when Robert gets back from town?

2. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?

3. What tone of voice does Ruth use when she says "Come on and I'll get your dinner for you" at the end of Act 2?

4. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

5. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

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